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President Isaac Herzog landed in Australia along with his wife for his first visit to the country since the Hanukkah Bondi Beach massacre, where 15 people were killed.
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President Isaac Herzog lands in Australia | The Jerusalem Post
Herzog was invited to visit the country after the tragedy by the Governor-General, the Prime Minister of Australia, and the Jewish community following the attack in December 2025.
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February 8, 2026 at 10:55 PM
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An examination of the sequence of events and official statements indicates that Turkey is working to advance a framework in which Hamas would be recognized in any future Palestinian arrangement.
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February 8, 2026 at 10:11 PM
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Riyad Mansour, the Palestinian representative to the UN, submitted his candidacy for President of the UN General Assembly, despite not being eligible to do so as representative of a non-member observer state.

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Danny Danon decries Riyad Mansour's UNGA run | The Jerusalem Post
Palestine is currently considered a non-member state of the UN and a Permanent Observer with a standing invitation to participate in sessions, rather than a legitimate member state.
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February 8, 2026 at 9:02 PM
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WATCH: Former Stanford pro-Palestinian activist Taryn Thomas says campus protest culture after Hamas's October 7 Massacre pushed her to reassess Israel, antisemitism, and what she calls “cult-like” dynamics inside student movements.
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Former pro-Palestinian activist explains leaving movement | The Jerusalem Post
Thomas said that October 7 marked a turning point, not immediately because of what she saw in the media, but because of what she did not see.
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February 8, 2026 at 8:49 PM
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A clip from Qatar is spreading in Israel after Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal appeared to say “a free Israel” during a live Al Jazeera forum, before quickly correcting himself.
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Khaled Mashaal mistakenly calls to 'free Israel' | The Jerusalem Post
The clip, taken from Khaled Mashaal’s appearance at the Al Jazeera Forum in Doha on Sunday, shows him wrapping up a point, then delivering what viewers online are calling a verbal misfire.
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February 8, 2026 at 8:48 PM
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UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese said “humanity now has a common enemy” while condemning Israel at an Al Jazeera forum alongside Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal and Iran’s foreign minister.
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Al Jazeera Forum hosts Hamas leader, UN's Albanese | The Jerusalem Post
United Nations Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese claimed that "international law has been stabbed in the heart" and accused Israel of being the "common enemy" of humanity.
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February 8, 2026 at 8:45 PM
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Opinion: A new NCRI study finds antisemitism education often backfires: lessons on Jewish victimhood can increase hostility. Programs grounded in universal moral responsibility work better than guilt-based bias training.
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Antisemitism isn't like other forms of prejudice | The Jerusalem Post
Antisemitism is not ordinary bigotry, and treating it like every other form of prejudice misunderstands its psychology and makes the problem worse.
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February 8, 2026 at 8:45 PM
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The US Air Force pulled F-22 Raptors from the Super Bowl flyover after the jets were reassigned to operational missions, fueling questions about rising military demands.
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F-22s reassigned, removed from Super Bowl flyover | The Jerusalem Post
While it is unclear if they are needed for a possible American attack on Iran, this type of aircraft participated in the US's Operation Midnight Hammer in June of last year.
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February 8, 2026 at 8:44 PM
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Protesters gathered outside the PM's office Sunday afternoon, demanding action against rising Arab sector crime rates. Participants had walked to Jerusalem as a convoy from northern Israel.
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Protests outside PMO, Arab leaders call to fire Itamar Ben-Gvir | The Jerusalem Post
Protest leaders intend to send a message to Netanyahu before his flight to DC. The death toll in the Arab sector has risen to 36 so far this year.
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February 8, 2026 at 8:43 PM
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A chemical analysis of a 1,900-year-old Roman vial found evidence that ancient physicians used human feces as medicine, confirming long-debated historical accounts. | Study
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Study: Ancient residue shows feces was used in medicine | The Jerusalem Post
The vial, also known as an unguentarium, is commonly believed to have held perfumes or cosmetic oils.
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February 8, 2026 at 8:43 PM
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Israeli officials warned the US that Iran’s ballistic missile program is an existential threat, saying Israel is prepared to strike alone if red lines are crossed.
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Israel may strike Iran alone, defense officials warn US | The Jerusalem Post
“We told the Americans we will strike alone if Iran crosses the red line we set on ballistic missiles,” the source said, adding that Israel is not yet at that threshold.
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February 8, 2026 at 8:41 PM
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Savannah Guthrie posted a video offering to pay for the return of her missing mother, as police say they believe the 84-year-old was kidnapped and may be without vital medication.
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Savannah Guthrie willing to pay for mother's return | The Jerusalem Post
“We beg you now to return our mother to us so that we can celebrate with her. This is the only way we will have peace. This is very valuable to us,” said news anchor Savannah Guthrie.
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February 8, 2026 at 8:39 PM
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A banner unveiled in central Tehran's Palestine Square threatens ballistic missile strikes on Tel Aviv and other targets if Israel or the US attacks Iran, with key sites marked on a map.
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Tehran banner warns of ballistic missile attack on Israel | The Jerusalem Post
An Iranian propaganda banner in Tehran’s Palestine Square warned of missile retaliation against Israel, showing marked targets in the Tel Aviv area.
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February 8, 2026 at 8:31 PM
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Opinion: Data suggests haredim relocating to Israel’s periphery show gradual lifestyle shifts that could support economic integration. But without coordinated education, transport, and jobs policy, the risk of familiar decline remains.
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Socioeconomic intervention needed for ultra-Orthodox towns | The Jerusalem Post
Haredi women in the periphery are more educated, with increased matriculation certificates or academic degrees: 41% vs 34% in the center. Geography itself has a tangible effect on haredi lifestyles.
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February 8, 2026 at 8:26 PM
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Yesh Atid MKs have sent a warning letter to the attorney-general regarding the sale of Channel 13 to a businessman linked to PM Benjamin Netanyahu, alleging a conflict of interest.
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MKs urge probe into Channel 13 sale | The Jerusalem Post
The MKs' letter to the Attorney-General alleges a conflict of interest arising from the potential buyer's ties to PM Benjamin Netanyahu.
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February 8, 2026 at 8:07 PM
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Analysis: From aborted strikes to renewed negotiations, Trump’s Iran policy signals pressure without decision, for now.
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The Iran attack question confusion continues | The Jerusalem Post
Israel does not have the power to topple the ayatollahs,thus potentially ending the Iranian threat so if Trump won't do it, it just is not an option.
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February 8, 2026 at 8:02 PM
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Opinion: English-speaking aliyah is no longer centered on a few enclaves. Younger olim are choosing careers, mobility, and new cities, forcing Israel to rethink how it supports integration, affordability, and community for the next generation.
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Israel's Anglo community emerges as demographics shift | The Jerusalem Post
The English-speaking Aliyah map is changing; can our communal structures and our collective vision change with it?
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February 8, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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Israel Police confiscated stolen medical equipment and stolen Byzantine-era, ancient Islamic, and Roman coins from the home of an east Jerusalem resident who was arrested for failing to comply with police calls.

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Ancient coins, stolen medical device found by police | The Jerusalem Post
The suspect, an east Jerusalem resident who was in possession of the coins and stolen equipment, was arrested after failing to comply with police calls.
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February 8, 2026 at 7:46 PM
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Israel’s attorney-general accused Itamar Ben-Gvir of unlawfully blocking a senior police promotion for political reasons, warning his conduct violates Supreme Court rulings.
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Attorney-General: Itamar Ben-Gvir acted improperly in police appointments | The Jerusalem Post
Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara accused National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir of unlawfully intervening in police appointments and delaying a senior promotion for political reasons.
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February 8, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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Jerusalem’s Pnimeet workshop promotes cycling by helping riders build and repair their own bikes, cutting costs and traffic.
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Workshop putting Jerusalem residents back on their bikes | The Jerusalem Post
Pnimeet teaches Jerusalemites how to fix their own bikes, cutting costs, reducing waste, and easing daily life in a car-clogged city.
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February 8, 2026 at 7:29 PM
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New document shows Netanyahu urged a “balanced” approach days before Oct. 7, seeking calm and no escalation.
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Benjamin Netanyahu memo before October 7 stressed 'cooling the arena | The Jerusalem Post
In one section, Channel 12 reported that Netanyahu instructed officials to promote a civilian arrangement with Hamas and expand the use of humanitarian tools as leverage over Hamas policy.
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February 8, 2026 at 7:14 PM
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Senior Hamas figure Khaled Mashaal accidentally said “to a free Israel, with God’s help" before correcting himself while speaking at the Al Jazeera Forum in Doha.

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Khaled Mashaal mistakenly calls to 'free Israel' | The Jerusalem Post
The clip, taken from Khaled Mashaal’s appearance at the Al Jazeera Forum in Doha on Sunday, shows him wrapping up a point, then delivering what viewers online are calling a verbal misfire.
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February 8, 2026 at 7:08 PM
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The LAPD sent officers to train in Israel on nine separate occasions, a review found last week. According to officials, the purpose of the trips was to engage with Israeli counterterrorism experts.
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Review finds LAPD officers trained in Israel | The Jerusalem Post
The training costs totaled $87,000, with the revelation of the Israel trips prompting further investigation into LAPD foreign training initiatives.
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February 8, 2026 at 6:55 PM
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Interview: Ayman Odeh warned protests over Arab-sector crime will escalate nationwide, saying disruptions and economic boycotts will intensify until the government "listens."
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Odeh: Disruptions will grow until state tackles Arab crime | The Jerusalem Post
Protests against violent crime in the Arab sector will expand to include economic boycotts, MK Ayman Odeh told The Jerusalem Post on Sunday.
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February 8, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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The Trump administration told Iran to show real movement at upcoming talks, even as Tehran drew red lines on uranium enrichment and refused to discuss missiles or proxies, sources told the 'Post.'
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US tells Iran to bring concessions to next nuclear talks | The Jerusalem Post
The Trump administration has told Iran it expects meaningful concessions at the next round of talks, as Tehran rules out halting uranium enrichment, sources told The Jerusalem Post.
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February 8, 2026 at 6:15 PM